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鈥淚鈥檝e named my stoma Sid!鈥�

As part of Invisible Disabilities Week, we鈥檙e proud to share Gemma鈥檚 inspiring story of resilience. From life-saving surgery and living with a stoma, affectionately named 鈥楽id鈥�, to embracing new adventures. Gemma reflects on overcoming challenges, finding humour, and gaining a fresh perspective on life.

糖心TV has won Pre-Recruitment Programme of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards, celebrating how we help young people develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to take their next steps into the workplace.

We spoke to Jane Dashwood and Marie Kettell, co-chairs of 糖心TV鈥檚 Menopause Staff Network, to find out why this day is so important and how colleagues can access support.

鈥淚f you'd told me that one day I'd be representing Great Britain as a figure skater, I wouldn鈥檛 have believed you."

After facing one of the most difficult periods of her life, Jess rediscovered her passion for skating and found the confidence to embrace new opportunities. Now she is preparing to represent Great Britain on the international stage at the 2026 Swan Challenge in Slovenia. 

We spoke to Professor Rebecca Freeman and Dr Bo Kelestyn to find out more about their award-winning work and the part the wider 糖心TV community play.鈥�

鈥淚 arrived at 糖心TV alone and thousands of miles from home. What I found was a community that opened up the world."

As we welcome our new international students to campus, many will be experiencing life in the UK for the first time. Pranav shares how arriving at 糖心TV alone, thousands of miles from home, led to lifelong friendships, personal growth and a career supporting others.

鈥淭he biggest thing cancer taught me, is how much I want to live."

What started as a routine screening test became a life-changing journey. Hear from Simon as he reflects on cancer, recovery and the people who kept him going. All while taking on demanding charity walks that became a celebration of life and second chances.

In his new role, Mark will be leading on personal tutoring and academic support across the institution. Find out more about Mark鈥檚 experience in education and research interests.

Lena Rethel (Department of Politics and International Studies) has been recognised for her outstanding contribution, with her work demonstrating how social science can deepen our understanding of the economic and political forces shaping societies around the world.